Atain Insurance Companies Hire Tom Dassow as Vice President, Head of Primary Liability

Farmington Hills, Mich. (January 18, 2024) – We are excited to announce the hiring of Tom Dassow as Vice President, Head of Primary Liability. Tom will be Responsible for leading Atain’s GL brokerage unit.

The newly formed GL Brokerage unit will expand Atain’s current brokerage capabilities and will be an important driver of Atain’s growth strategy. Tom will work across the Burns & Wilcox organization, concentrating on small-to-middle market E&S casualty. The group will work in close cooperation with Atain’s Binding Authority and Excess Casualty divisions.

Tom will be responsible for developing GL brokerage underwriting strategy and appetite, and building a team that will assure the highest levels of professionalism and service.

Most recently, Tom led CM Vantage Specialty Insurance Company’s casualty division, growing that operation to $70 million. Previously, Tom held underwriting leadership positions with American Family Brokerage and Global Indemnity.

Tom will be based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and report to Atain Chief Underwriting Officer Linc Trimble.